As the days until the “fiscal cliff” become fewer and fewer, it seems as though no one can escape the talk that surrounds it, and how it will affect any number of things, from shopping habits to the unemployment rate.

To be honest, all the hype and political buzz about the fiscal cliff can be confusing, or downright annoying.  Many workers may be wondering, “What does it mean?” or “Will it affect me and my family?”

Well, the Washington Post does a pretty good job of breaking down the fiscal cliff, in a series of graphs and GIFs. To get a better understanding of what the fiscal cliff is, and for a few laughs, check it out here. Seriously, who doesn’t like GIFs?

credit: Washington Post